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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
As the Yankees' best hitters fail them, Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve are carrying the Astros — HOUSTON — Carlos Correa was not going back the first time. The second time, the Astros' shortstop was thrilled to be standing on second base for a second. The 23-year old hit a home run …
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Young Astros fan reaches for Correa HR, no interference — HOUSTON (AP) — A young fan reaching for a home run didn't help the New York Yankees in this AL Championship Series. — More than two decades after 12-year-old Jeffrey Maier reached over the wall during the 1996 ALCS at Yankee Stadium …
USA Today:
Astros-Yankees: What they're saying after Game 2 of ALCS — A collection of post-game quotes after the Houston Astros' walk-off 2-1 win over the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the AL Championship Series at Minute Maid Park: — On Justin Verlander's nine-inning, 124-pitch performance:
Fox Sports:
Gonzalez saves a run with big play, welcomes son soon after — HOUSTON (AP) Marwin Gonzalez capped his big game in Houston's win over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the AL Championship Series with an even bigger moment. — Soon after wrapping up a game where he made a run-saving outfield assist …
Alyson Footer / MLB.com:
Verlander, Astros eye 2-0 ALCS lead vs. Yanks — With all of the hype surrounding the powerful offenses of both the Yankees and Astros, Game 1 of the American League Championship Series presented by Camping World ended up being compelling for a different reason — it was a pitchers' duel.
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Source: Red Sox to interview Astros bench coach Alex Cora for managerial job — HOUSTON — Alex Cora will be in New York on Sunday, as the American League Championship Series switches cities. — And the Boston Red Sox will be there meet him. — Cora, the Houston Astros' bench coach …
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LEADING OFF: Altuve's October, Dodgers get weary Cubs — A look at what's happening all around the majors today: — ALTUVE'S OCTOBER — Jose Altuve was a candidate for AL MVP during the regular season and he's been among the best players in the postseason so far, too.
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Grant Brisbee / SBNation.com:
Yankees vs. Astros 2017 live results: Score updates and highlights from ALCS Game 2 — The Yankees look to even the series, but Justin Verlander and the Astros have different ideas. — PIN — Dallas Keuchel and the Houston Astros kept the New York Yankees' bats silent in Game 1 of the 2017 ALCS …
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
‘A few steps from the top of the world’: Riding the iconic train at Minute Maid Park — Bobby Vasquez has the best view of the best offense in baseball. — Vasquez, who answers to the name “Bobby Dynamite,” is the conductor of the train that runs 90 feet above the ground beyond the left-field wall at Minute Maid Park.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
SEE IT: Young Astros fan Carson Riley almost becomes Jeffrey Maier II during Game 2 of ALCS — HOUSTON - Carson Riley liked the ball Aaron Judge gave him, but he loved the one that he grabbed for himself. — The Yankees' right fielder had tossed Riley a ball after he'd warmed in the middle …
David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' flight diversion Friday due to health issue involving Michel Quintana, wife of Jose — Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses the team's travel delays heading to Los Angeles and weighs his options for the NLCS Game 1 starter on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Andy Pettitte on Baby Bombers chasing titles, CC Sabathia delivering in the clutch — HOUSTON - The Astros trotted out several of the best players from their history before Game 1 of the ALCS, from Nolan Ryan and Jose Cruz to Craig Biggio and Lance Berkman.
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
NLCS Game 1 starters: Jose Quintana vs. Clayton Kershaw
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Chicago Tribune
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
New Astro Justin Verlander will face the Baby Bombers for the first time in Game 2 of ALCS
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baseballmusings.com
Fox Sports:
Keuchel strikes out 10, Astros beat Yanks 2-1 in ALCS opener (Oct 13, 2017)
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ESPN:
Cubs opt to start Jose Quintana over John Lackey in Game 1
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Why the Dodgers will win the National League Championship Series
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Indianapolis Star
Bob Raissman / New York Daily News:
Joe Girardi's sudden emotional side makes skipper the face of the Yankees playoff run
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs name Jose Quintana Game 1 starter, add Hector Rondon to NLCS roster
R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
Yankees-Astros ALCS: Despite being thrown out at home, Yankees right to send Bird
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Baseball Prospectus, FanRag Sports, The Big Lead and USA Today
Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager's status in jeopardy for Game 1 as back soreness lingers
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FanRag Sports, AZ Snake Pit and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Astros' Marwin Gonzalez goes from Game 1 to wife's side for birth of third child
Tresa Baldas / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hit with paternity suit by Fla. woman — Miguel Cabrera is being sued by Belkis Rodriguez in an Orange County court. The suit was filed in August. — CONNECT — Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has been hit with a paternity suit during perhaps the most challenging point of his career.
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Dan Shaughnessy / The Boston Globe:
Dave Dombrowski is expected to interview Alex Cora on Sunday for Red Sox' managerial opening — Listen to recent episodes of the Boston Globe's Season Ticket podcast. — Picked-up pieces along the baseball trail . . . Red Sox baseball boss Dave Dombrowski is expected to be in New York Sunday …
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MLB Trade Rumors and NESN.com
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers may face stiff competition for manager Ron Gardenhire — Baseball's mid-October managerial marketplace is robust. — As the postseason rolls along with each league's Championship Series, there are a number of candidates for four openings: The Tigers, Red Sox, Mets and Phillies.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Astros don't want to lose Alex Cora, but hype bench coach as great fit for Mets
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Houston Mitchell / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers take 5-2 lead after umpires' review reverses out call at home — Yasiel Puig led off the bottom of the seventh with a solo homer, giving the Dodgers a 4-2 lead. He is having an amazing postseason. — Charlie Culberson doubled to left. Brandon Morrow laid down a bunt …
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Associated Press:
Seager dropped from Dodgers' NLCS roster with back injury — LOS ANGELES (AP) — All-Star shortstop Corey Seager was left off the Los Angeles Dodgers' roster for the NL Championship Series against the Chicago Cubs due to a back injury. — The Dodgers announced Seager's surprise omission several hours …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs name Kyle Hendricks, Jake Arrieta as NLCS Games 3-4 starters — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs have opted to start Kyle Hendricks for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. — Hendricks started Game 5 of the NL Division Series on Thursday and remains on his normal five-day schedule.
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NLCS Game 1 live updates: Cubs lead Dodgers 2-1 in 5th inning — Follow along below for live game updates, tweets, photos and more from Saturday night's Game 1 of the National League Championship Series between the Cubs and Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. — On the Tribune app? Click here to see the live blog.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees pull Luis Severino after just four innings vs. Astros in ALCS Game 2 — HOUSTON - Luis Severino threw just four innings in Game 2 of the ALCS, and was replaced by Tommy Kahnle at the start of the fifth. — Severino had a rough fourth in which he appeared to favor his right arm during an at-bat against Marwin Gonzalez.
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Dylan Sinn / USA Today:
10 unlikely heroes from MLB's league championship series — As Major League Baseball's league championship series get underway, here is a look at some of the most unlikely heroes of the past. — The Chicago Cubs catcher had had a lackluster season at the plate, hitting .216 with eight home runs.
